Returning to Training ………. Less Than Full Time Dr Diana Jolliffe Associate Postgraduate Dean for LTFT & Consultant Anaesthetist, Northampton General Hospital
Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training What it is and isn’t Its advantages and disadvantages How to apply
Advantages of LTFT Disadvantages of LTFT Less time at work Less salary, but can do locums Training takes longer Less involved / ?Less valued
Effect on Duration of Training Full Time Training 12 months LTFT 80% 15 months LTFT 60% 20 months LTFT 50% 24 months
Caring (80%) Health (15%) Opportunities (5%) Eligibility Caring (80%) Health (15%) Opportunities (5%)
To Apply East Midlands Deanery Website
Download Form 1
LTFT.EM@hee.nhs.uk 1. Eligibility 2. Practicalities APD TPD – agreed %, hours, timetable, rota Ed S – for support HR – agreed pay, start date